Exporting surfaces

You can export surfaces from scenes in the following formats:

Format

Description

.csv file

A comma separated text file that contains the following data for each point in the surface:

  • Latitude (decimal degrees)

  • Longitude (decimal degrees)

  • Depth (m)

Note: The file can be edited and imported into Echoview.
 

.wrl file

A VRML world file that allows the surface to be viewed in a 3D environment using a supported VRML viewer.

To export a surface object:

  1. On the View menu, click Scene Manager.

  2. Click the 3D objects tab.

  3. Click on the surface 3D object you want to export.

  4. Click Export.

  5. Choose a folder and enter a name for the export file.

  6. In the Save as type list, select the format for the export file.

  7. Click OK.

Note:

See also

Exporting 3D objects
Importing 3D surfaces

Creating 3D objects